Two weeks ago, my husband and I BOTH got sick. Not just "regular sick", but strep throat sick. BOTH of us; at the same time. To make matters worse, the kids were on spring break so there were no breaks- just us vs. them. As we laid there, ahh hem, I mean HE laid there, I struggled with finding activities to do with the kids to keep them entertained and by using as little energy as possible. I did … [Read more...]

This week we are taking a trip with the kids up to the mountains. It's about a 4 1/2 hour drive, adding in some time for stops. It's a long trip for my aged kids: 8, 6 and 4. This length of trip can either be the best of times or the worst of times and it all depends on how well you prepare for it!
I've taken many road trips with my kids and have complied 10 tips for traveling in the car with … [Read more...]

I pride myself on being prepared. I always leave the house with all the kid's snacks, drinks, extra clothes, stuffies, and, of course, the kids themselves. The other day a series of events let me to realize that no matter how prepared I am and how much I thought I knew, I was obviously trusting my kids too much- especially the youngest.
The other day was my son's birthday and as soon as my … [Read more...]